Model fully-loaded annual occupancy cost.

  • Model fully-loaded annual occupancy cost.
  • Includes base rent, OpEx/service charge, business rates/property taxes, and amortized fit-out.
  • Output is per-seat and per-sqft so you can benchmark across cities.

Occupancy Cost Estimator

TL;DR

  • Model fully-loaded annual occupancy cost.
  • Includes base rent, OpEx/service charge, business rates/property taxes, and amortized fit-out">fit-out.
  • Output is per-seat and per-sqft so you can benchmark across cities.

Methodology

Rent + OpEx + property taxes + (fit-out capex / amortization period). Currency-converted to USD for cross-market comparison.

How to use it

  1. Pick a city — Select a Tier 1 market — local benchmarks for rent, OPEX, and taxes load automatically.
  2. Enter headcount and area — Provide expected headcount and target square footage or square meters.
  3. Set lease structure — Choose lease term, rent escalators, free-rent months, and fit-out amortization period.
  4. Review the stack — See annual and per-seat occupancy cost broken out by line item with currency conversion.

Frequently asked questions

Are taxes included?
Yes — UK business rates, US RE taxes, and equivalents are modeled per market.
How is fit-out amortized?
Default is straight-line over the lease term; configurable from 5–15 years.

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